On the wings of every kissDrifts a melody so strange and sweetIn this sentimental blissYou make my paradise complete

Billy recorded the Duke Ellington jazz standard "In A Sentimental Mood" for the soundtrack to the 1992 movie "A League of Their Own." He gives it a nuanced and respectful treatment, staying true to the original. Billy has always had an appreciation and respect for jazz music. See this JazzWax interview with Billy from 2009.

Cover for A League of Their Own soundtrack (1992).

The movie "A League of Our Own" was based on the true story of the first professional women's baseball league in the United States. It starred Tom Hanks and Geena Davis,with Madonna in a supporting role.

In a sentimental moodI can see the stars come through my roomWhile your loving attitudeIs like a flame that lights the gloom

On the wings of every kissDrifts a melody so strange and sweetIn this sentimental blissYou make my paradise complete

Rose petals seem to fallIt's all I could dream to call you mineMy heart's a lighter thingSince you made this night a thing divine

In a sentimental moodI'm within a world so heavenlyFor I never dreamt thatYou'd be loving sentimental me

In a sentimental moodI'm within a world so heavenlyFor I never dreamt thatYou'd be loving sentimental me

Billy Joel's version of "In A Sentimental Mood"

Duke Ellington and John Coltrane recording of "In A Sentimental Mood."

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